CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2016. An Oak Brook couple who owned First Mutual Bancorp of Illinois and other financial entities intentionally hid cash and assets from creditors after defaulting on $40 million in personal and corporate loans, according to an indictment returned in federal court in Chicago. PETHINAIDU VELUCHAMY and[Read More…]
State Crime Reports
Jury Convicts Lockport Contractor of Defrauding City of Chicago’s Women-Owned Business Entity Procurement Program
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2016. A federal jury today convicted a Lockport subcontractor on fraud charges for scheming to help a general contractor falsely satisfy its female hiring requirement on city of Chicago construction projects. As the owner of a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, ELIZABETH PERINO agreed to allow her[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Cook County Man Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft Scheme, Tax Fraud
Chicago — (ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that a Cook County man was found guilty of bank fraud and failing to file a state income tax return, enabling him to steal more than $40,000 from residents and businesses in the Chicago suburbs. Darnell Murry, 41, was sentenced[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Chicago Woman Arraigned on Theft Charges
Defendant Allegedly Pocketed Rent Payments for Her Personal Use Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to announce theft charges against Cassandra Evans of Chicago, an employee of a CHA property management company, for allegedly[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Suit Against Ford Heights Recycling Company Following Fire
Court Grants Attorney General Madigan’s Request for Immediate Relief Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a lawsuit against a suburban recycling company following a tire fire that jeopardized air and water quality. Madigan filed the lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against Illinois-based GMI Recycling[Read More…]
Youth Basketball Coach Indicted on Child Pornography Charges for Allegedly Enticing Boys to Engage in Sexually Explicit Photos and Videos
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. A youth basketball coach from Chicago has been indicted on federal child pornography charges for allegedly paying minor boys to be photographed and video-recorded while engaged in sexually explicit conduct. BRADLEY J. AMES, 35, and a co-conspirator paid approximately $100 to $650 to the minor[Read More…]
Lindenhurst Man Detained in Federal Custody for Allegedly Constructing Potentially Destructive Pipe Bombs
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2016. A man who allegedly manufactured explosive devices and kept them in the bedroom of his Lindenhurst home was ordered detained in federal custody today. U.S. Magistrate Judge Sidney Schenkier ordered MICHAEL SUOPYS, 28, held without bond on a charge of knowingly possessing an unregistered destructive[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Jimmy John’s for Imposing Unlawful Non-compete Agreements on Sandwich Makers and Delivery Drivers
Attorney General Files Suit Against Jimmy John’s Corporate Entities for Unfair Labor Practice Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit today against Jimmy John’s two corporate entities – Jimmy John’s Enterprises LLC and Jimmy John’s Franchise LLC – for imposing highly restrictive non-compete agreements on[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Kendall County Man Charged with Child Pornography Possession
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that a Kendall County man was charged with possessing child pornography as part of “Operation Glass House,” a statewide initiative to apprehend the most active offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Marco Hernandez, 47, of Yorkville, was[Read More…]
Owner of West Suburban Weight Loss Center Indicted in Scheme to Illegally Dispense Appetite-Suppressant Drugs
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2016. The owner of a Lombard weight-loss center and a Burr Ridge physician have been charged with conspiracy and other crimes related to dispensing appetite-suppressant drugs without a legitimate medical purpose. According to a 17-count federal indictment, MICHAEL JENNINGS, the owner of Results Weight Loss Center,[Read More…]
